Ajax Fire reminds residents of fireworks security suggestions for Lunar New Year 2026

With Lunar New Year approaching Ajax Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) wish to remind residents of firework security suggestions. AFES acknowledge that fireworks are inherently harmful and suggest that residents attend occasions which were deliberate all through the Region and delivered by educated professionals. This advice is made to reduce the chance of fireplace and burn accidents that may consequence from the misuse of fireworks.

Residents that select to set off fireworks, should guarantee they observe the by-law. General prohibitions embody, however aren’t restricted to:

• No particular person shall set off any shopper fireworks throughout the company limits of the Town besides on the statutory or cultural holidays referred to as Lunar New Year, Eid al Fitr, Victoria Day, Canada Day and Diwali the sooner or later instantly previous and following every of these days.
• On the above-mentioned statutory or cultural holidays, no particular person shall set off any shopper fireworks throughout the Town after 11 p.m. or earlier than 11 a.m.
• No particular person shall set off any shopper fireworks on any public avenue or roadway throughout the company limits of the Town, at any time.
• No particular person shall set off shopper fireworks on any land of which they aren’t the registered proprietor, with out acquiring the prior written permission of the registered proprietor to take action.

Fireworks are permitted on the next statutory and cultural holidays in 2026:

• Lunar New Year:
• Monday, February 16
• Tuesday, February 17
• Wednesday, February 18
• Eid al Fitr (*tentatively):
• Thursday, March 19
• Friday, March 20
• Saturday, March 21 *Depending on moon cycle
• Victoria Day:
  • Sunday, May 17
  • Monday, May 18
  • Tuesday, May 19
• Canada Day:
• Tuesday, June 30
• Wednesday July 1
• Thursday, July 2
• Diwali:
  • Saturday, November 7
  • Sunday, November 8
  • Monday, November 9

Quote

“Fireworks can be dangerous. Every year people go to hospital emergency rooms for treatment of burns and eye injuries because of fireworks. If you choose to use fireworks, please follow the safety tips listed below.” – Melissa Balson, Public Educator, Ajax Fire and Emergency Services

Safety Tips

• Keep fireworks in a cool, dry, ventilated place and out of attain from youngsters.
• Choose a large, clear area, away from overhead obstacles to show fireworks.
• Fireworks shouldn’t be discharged in windy circumstances.
• Carefully learn the directions on the packaging earlier than discharging.
• Plan the order of firing earlier than you start.
• Set fireworks at a 10-degree angle, pointing away from spectators.
• Never mild a firework in your hand or maintain a lit firework.
• Water and moveable fireplace extinguishers needs to be stored close by for emergencies.

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